Mote Membership Levels

Please review the list below or click here for a downloadable PDF of the updates.

Level

Price

Benefit

Loggerhead

$65

Unlimited free visits to Mote Aquarium for the individual cardholder for one year. (Total of one.*)

Dolphin Pair

$80

Unlimited free visits for the cardholder and one guest to Mote Aquarium for one year. (Total of two.*)

Manatee Family

$110-One Year

Unlimited free visits for the cardholder and up to three guests to Mote Aquarium for one year. (Total of four.*)

Manatee Family

$190-Two Years

Unlimited free visits for the cardholder and up to three guests to Mote Aquarium for two years. (Total of four.*)

Jellyfish Family

$160-One Year

Unlimited free visits for the cardholder and up to five guests to Mote Aquarium for one year. (Total of six.*)

Jellyfish Family

$280-Two Years

Unlimited free visits for the cardholder and up to five guests to Mote Aquarium for two years. (Total of six.*)

Seahorse Heard

$300

Unlimited free visits for cardholder and up to seven guests to Mote Aquarium for one year. (Total of eight.*)

Sea Stars

$500

Unlimited free visits for cardholder and up to nine guests to Mote Aquarium for one year. (Total of 10.*)

Angelfish

$1,000

Unlimited free visits for cardholder and up to eleven guests to Mote Aquarium for one year. (Total of 12.*)

*Please Note: The adult member named on the card must be present at admission for the membership to be valid. Please be prepared to show photo ID.

Membership Benefits

As a Mote Member, you'll get an insider's view of our research, have unlimited access to our visitor-friendly Aquarium, receive special educational opportunities and get regular updates about Mote science.

Admission with your guests to The Aquarium at Mote for one year.

Reciprocal benefits granting Mote members discounted admission to more than 100 zoos, aquariums and gardens across the country and in Canada and Mexico. Download our Reciprocal List here.

Discounts on most purchases at Mote Aquarium gift shops, on education programs (including summer camps and family programs), on children's birthday parties, Breakfast at Mote for adults and on the Sarasota Bay Explorer boat cruise.

Special Members' rates for the annual Special Lecture Series. The Special Lecture Series is an evening lecture series featuring renowned scientists and experts speaking on many fascinating marine-related topics. Lectures are normally scheduled between January and March.

Give the Gift of Mote Membership

A Gift Membership is the perfect way for you to share your love of Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium with friends and family who have the same sea-worthy interests.

Please call 941-388-4441 ext. 373 to purchase a gift membership

Member Reciprocal Benefits

Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium has reciprocal agreements with more than 100 zoos, aquariums and museums nationwide and in Canada and Mexico. These agreements allow Mote Members free or discounted admission to other facilities.

Tips for Using Your Benefits

During the year, there may be changes to the list of participating organizations. It is suggested that you call the institution BEFORE visiting to confirm their participation in reciprocation. Please consult our website list for the most updated information.

The number of visitors admitted with your Mote Membership may vary depending on the organization.

Please make sure you have a current membership card with you when you visit other organizations.

Please be prepared to show your photo ID when you arrive at your destination. It is your responsibility to make sure you have your membership card and ID with you to present at partner organizations.

Reciprocal benefits apply only to general admission. Special events, parking, rides and other admission charges are generally not included in the program.

The Most Important Tip: We do our best to keep our reciprocal list as accurate as possible. If you visit an organization on our list as a Reciprocal partner and you are not offered the indicated benefit after you have provided your current Mote Membership card and photo ID, then please ask to speak to the guest services manager on duty for further assistance. If you experience any difficulties at our partner institutions, please let our Membership Office know so that we can correct any errors.

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Veronica Brady

Every member of Mote's Legacy Society has their own connections to Mote—their own reasons for giving," she continues. "But we all have one thing in common: Our belief in Mote and our desire to support its future. And that makes us all part of the Mote Family. I try to share that Mote message with my friends and family—and know other Legacy Society Members do, too. That way, our ‘family reunion' at next year's Legacy Society breakfast will be even bigger.

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Supporting Mote is one of the best things one can do to keep our oceans alive and well.